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J73 FES

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,296 mi
Last recorded79,296 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ73 FES
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,711 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,711 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,431 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,050 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,681 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,456 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,873 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,389 miles

Exhaust middle rubber mounting missing.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust rear rubber mounting perished.

N/s rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 63,510 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 63,510 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,711 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 60,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,599 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 57,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are starting to perish in the tread area

Pass 20 Jun 2005 55,216 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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J73 FES is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J73 FES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J73 FES is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 February 1992.

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